Myrlan Thomas Dillman

DILLMAN, Myrlan Thomas “Tommy”- 81, Truro, formerly of Lake Egmont, died May 23, 2011 in Cedarstone Enhanced Care, Truro. Born in Economy Point, he was a son of the late Clark and Helen (MacKay) Dillman. Tommy was a truck driver and woodsman most of his life. He enjoyed watching and participating in horsepulls. He is survived by his children, Diane Dillman, Enfield; Jim Dillman, Shubenacadie; John Dillman, Quebec; Mike Dillman, Truro; Cherry Dillman, Antrim; Helen Pinch, Middleton; Evelyn Dillman, Truro; David Brown, Lake Egmont; many grandchildren; sister Lorraine Abraham, Lincoln, Missouri; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Ellis and a son Myrlan; common-law-wife Jannie Wilson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ettinger Funeral Home, Shubenacadie. No visitation by request. A funeral service will be held 2pm, Thursday, at St. James United Church, Meaghers Grant, Rev. Michael Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in the Meaghers Grant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at ettingerfuneralhome.com.